There are 4 ways to get from Genoa to La Ciotat by bus, train (Trenitalia, TGV), car, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Genoa to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N7758 / ...
6h 40m€42–61Train
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain 3376 / ...
- Take the train from Nice-Ville to Toulontrain Sud_Iv15
6h 46m€60–106Drive 367.1 km
- Drive from Genoa to La Ciotatcar 367.1 km
4h 19m€70–100Train via Les Arcs
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Ventimigliatrain Re
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Cagnes-sur-Mertrain C3
- Take the train from Cagnes-sur-Mer to Les Arcs - Draguignantrain C13
- Take the train from Les Arcs Draguignan to Toulon Sainte-Mussetrain Ter
8h 4m€64–104
Genoa to La Ciotat by bus, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to La Ciotat is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to La Ciotat is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to La Ciotat. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Office de Tourisme via Castellane Schweitzer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to La Ciotat. However, there are services departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at La Ciotat via Ventimiglia, Nice-Ville and Toulon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Genoa and La Ciotat is 412 km. The road distance is 367.1 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to La Ciotat without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Genoa to La Ciotat, including transfers.
Genoa to La Ciotat bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to La Ciotat train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Genoa to La Ciotat is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and La Ciotat, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to République via Ventimiglia, Nice-Ville, Toulon, La Ciotat, and Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste in around 6h 46m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice-Ville to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Ventimiglia to Cagnes-sur-Mer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Cagnes-sur-Mer to Les Arcs - Draguignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Les Arcs Draguignan to Toulon Sainte-Musse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nice-Ville to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nice-Ville to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Les Arcs Draguignan to Toulon Sainte-Musse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Ventimiglia to Cagnes-sur-Mer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
Train from Cagnes-sur-Mer to Les Arcs - Draguignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to La Ciotat bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Genoa to La Ciotat train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to La Ciotat is 367 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Genoa to La Ciotat.
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